Why are we teaching a method that the science has debunked…Pulling no punches. So worth a listen.

When it comes to evidence-based reading instruction, we all have unfinished learning. The expectation is not for any one person to know it all, but rather that every person gets on the learning road.

Hometown flooding 🙁🤯

So why is the Simple View of Reading simple but simultaneously complex? Well it's simple because it confirmed that both decoding and language comprehension are necessary for reading success. It's complex because acquiring and integrating all the parts is very complex! 👇

When less can make more…

The joy of language and languages. Borrowing this thread

So much to love about this word of the evening from Susie Dent

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Useful discussion of whether elements of reading comprehension are skill or strategy and how strategy becomes a skill

It’s not just PISA though. NZ data shows low achievement in writing for too many Ss; many don’t have reading levels for best opportunities. Ts I work with are welcoming the new opportunities to be part of ensuring best and better for all learners

A great listen. Impce of oral language devpt; intentional teaching to make the diffce in teaching chdn to read; maximising each learner’s exposure to high quality teaching; and role of initial teacher education programs. And more 👇

In 2011, Pixar employee Emma Coats shared its “22 Rules of Storytelling.” They’re a masterclass in story, psychology, and human connection. Here are 10 gems:

Untangling some myths about teaching children to read and determining the role of schools and parents. Might be uncomfortable but so important.

A study into open plan classrooms and learning progress

Useful thoughts on reading as accurate and automatic, with fluency as a different consideration. The trail of thought and references after the main post is worthwhile too. Thanks Carl

Building Literacy Skills Workshop - Nelson/Tasman, Friday 25 August 2023 - full-day workshop, 9.00 am - 3.00 pm. Click on link for more details: tataiangitu.ac.nz/building-liter…

Great news! Literacy@Massey resources are now available to purchase online. Click on: tataiangitu.ac.nz/literacymassey/

"It is using Māori as a political punching bag. I hate that style of politics" Prime Minister Chris Hipkins believes there is nothing to fear about Co-Governance. Watch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=a6s_dF… Moana M Chris Hipkins

Even with the best of teaching, dyslexia is still hard for the child and the family 💔 A very important thread to highlight that there is no quick fix or magic solution

Need for a rethink of use of devices in schools with evidence that high levels of screen time had a negative effect on children’s emotional stability and reduction in achievement levels